The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 27,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 2.0F is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1457
1770
2022
1515
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1457 mm
Height
1515 mm
2640
4522
2620
4562
4522 mm
Length
4562 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.95 %
General
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0F
143 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0F
185 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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10.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V50 2.0F
10.2 kg/bhp
13.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V50 2.0F
19 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
7.1 kg
38 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 kg
342 mi
Range
274 mi
Volvo V50 2.0F
342 mi
274 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
316.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
24.9 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0F
316.9 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0F
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
431 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
417 L
Boot Capacity
424 L
1307 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1439 L
